The Wallenpaupack Area School District is located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The school district is located in a predominately rural setting, drawing its students from a 325 square mile area of Pike and Wayne counties. The Wallenpaupack Area School District was formed in July, 1961. At that time the K-12 enrollment was 1,250 students. District enrollment is currently approximately 3,000 students.

Formerly a region of small manufacturing, canal transport, lumbering, and farming, the present focal point of the area's economic life is Lake Wallenpaupack with its related resort and vacation enterprises. Lake Wallenpaupack, the third largest lake in Pennsylvania, was man-made by Pennsylvania Power & Light. Construction was completed in 1926. Before that, only a stream flowed through the beautiful valley. The local Leni Lenapi Indian tribe called the stream "Wallenpaupack" which means "the stream of swift and slow water."

Wallenpaupack Area School District's mission is to provide an education environment that promotes excellence for all students, thereby developing life-long learners who are responsible citizens.

The purpose of school is to:

• Provide the opportunities for all students to reach their fullest potential
• Develop in students the skills necessary to function as productive members of society
• Provide a foundation of basic knowledge and skills
• Develop in students the techniques necessary for lifelong learning
• Foster a partnership between parents, students and educators

All students are:

• Entitled to an environment of learning that is safe, healthy and challenging
• Accountable for meeting specific educational requirements
• Lifelong learners with unique needs, abilities and learning styles

All educators should:

• Keep lines of communication open with parents and students
• Maintain high levels of expectations for students
• Recognize and address the individuality and uniqueness of each student
• Be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring, and impartial

From Scranton Area and points west:

• Take I-81 North to I-380 East to I-84 East to Exit 8 (old exit 4 - Mt. Cobb).
• Turn left at the end of the exit ramp.
• Go 500 yards to traffic light and turn right on Rt 348 East.
• Follow 348 East for approx. 4-5 miles to intersection with Rt 590.
• Turn left on Rt. 590 East through Hamlin and stay on Rt 590 for approx. 17 miles.
• Turn right at the traffic light on to Rt 6 East.
• Continue for approx. 1/4 mile.
• For the High School: Turn right at the light into the High School parking lot.
• For the Middle School, North Intermediate, and North Primary schools: Turn left at the light, go straight for two blocks (approx .5 mi) and follow the signs.

From I-84 and points east:

• Take I-84 West to Exit 30 (old exit 8 - Blooming Grove).
• At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Rt 402 North.
• Stay on Rt 402 North to the stop sign at the intersection with Rt 6.
• Turn left onto Rt 6 West.
• Stay on Rt 6 West until the second traffic light.
• For the High School: Turn left at the light into the High School parking lot.
• For the Middle School, North Intermediate, and North Primary schools: Turn right at the light, go straight for two blocks (approx .5 mi) and follow the signs.

From points north:

• Take I-81 South to I-380 East to I-84 East to Exit 8 (old exit 4 - Mt. Cobb).
• Turn left at the end of the exit ramp.
• Go 500 yards to traffic light and turn right on Rt 348 East.
• Follow 348 East for approx. 4-5 miles to intersection with Rt 590.
• Turn left on Rt. 590 East through Hamlin and stay on Rt 590 for approx. 17 miles.
• Turn right at the traffic light on to Rt 6 East.
• Continue for approx. 1/4 mile.
• For the High School: Turn right at the light into the High School parking lot.
• For the Middle School, North Intermediate, and North Primary schools: Turn left at the light, go straight for two blocks (approx .5 mi) and follow the signs.